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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
sPLEENIsH AND PERSONAL.
One of the Stockholders in the
Mining Company has His
Little Say.
TO the Directors Of the MEXICO s,lnIne Co

To TIE Directors OF the Mexico Mining Co.
MEXICO, Mo, Oct, IL, ST.
noticed in article in the LEDGER yes
terday that it is the intention of
Contractor Wolf to not drill deeper
than l,500 feet and the LEDGER
seems to be using its influence in bis
favor. / express the opinion of
many stockholders when / say that
we subscribed money for you to
drill 5000 feet and not 1,500 and
unless you go to that depth We want
the money refunded; the positive
understanding was that unless coal,
gas or oil were found you would go
to that depth. All the money you
wanted or sufficient amount at least
Gas you claimed) to drill the well to
that depth was raised. You would
not contract with our home
drillers but engaged a smart Aleck
from Pennsylvania to do the work
and at one third the actual cost of
what it is worth to do the work /;
quite sharp bargain for you and
you can now see how much sense
your contractor has-his work shows
it and his wonderful skill that the
LEDGER tells US so much about.
You start the job with great blow
and noise. Mr.. Wolf tells us how
he has drilled wells 4 1000 feet deep;
when there is not such ore in the
United States. and never commenced
well but what he finished it; threat
ems to lick the citizens if they don't
quit asking questions and tells us
that the folks in Mexico will know
more about well drilling by the time
this we'll is finished than they did.
etc. Perhaps now this wonderful
educator, this smart Aleck, may have
learned something If not, suppose
you learn him something by holding
him to his contract to go the 5000
feet and if you don't do it you may
expect trouble in making any more
collections. The LEDGER states that
Mr.. Barre is coming in few days to
see what the indications are for gas
OF oil. Now Mr.. Barre can t tell any
thing about it; he don't know any
more about it than a hog. There is
no way of knowing but to go down
Other men drill in water, why can't
Wolf? Ii you made sharp bargain
in the first place be smart enough to
hold Wolf to his contract. You
made great blow about going to
China, now go.
A STOCKHOLDERS,
And one that won't pay any more
unless you go 5000 feet.
The above letter was handed to US
by Mayor Hisey, one of the board of
directors, who received it yesterday.
1t is supposed that 'swell-borer" Of
this city wrote it. The board of di-
rectors was elected to make the
contract and look after the business
for the stockholders and we presume
1t will attend to its duties for
the best interest of the stockholders.
He need not be uneasy. No more
money will be wanted unless the
5000 feet are drilled.
We hear that great many stock
holders are willing and anxious to
pay for What boring has been done
and stop. OF course this may not be
the feeling with all. The contract
says the money is to be paid as
follows:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

WHEN we see our enemies and
friends gliding away before us, let
us not forget that we are subject to
the general law of mortality, and
shall soon be where our doom will be
fixed forever.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

IT is too bad that every district
in the State cannot be supplied like
the seventh district, with a general
political manager to arrange Con-
gressional matters without bothering
the people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

THE reports prevalent in different
parts of the State that Mexico is re-
fusing to pay for the water she is
using and in other parts OF the State
that the Water-works Co. is asking
pay for water and not furnishing
any, are all incorrect. The Water
works Company is furnishing water.
The city is receiving and using it
and expects to pay for the same.
The trouble is about matter of dam
ages claimed by the city, as the
Council thinks the water was not good
during about q month tins season.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

At 8 o'clock p. M. on the 9th in
slant. a Missouri Trotting and Breed-
ers Association was organized at the
Sou,bern Hotel in st. Louis. Nor
man J. Coleman was elected Presi-
dent. W. r. Carter, OF this city. is
one of the executive committee. The
annual meeting Of the Association
will be permanently in SedaIia, the
second Thursday in January.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

The insurance companies are a'i
notifying their sgents here that .
raise Of $40 per year above the.
license now charged viii not bs sub
mit;ed TO, and If the raise Is rnade TO
discontinue business. The matter
may be brought up at the next meet
ing Of the Council, but at this time
the question is not being agitated BY
the members.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

success and ever will be under the
present liberal management, Lib
eral and iuficieos advertising aiwaya
pays, especially on such occasions,
Nothing should he left undone to
make the cattle sale what it should
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

There is very little doubt bat that
the Hon. David r. Francis will be .
candidate for Governor al the next
gubernatoria! election in this State.
Francis is young rosn, has d clear
head, is popular and becoming more
SO every day; possesses ability, is .
pure Democrat, and has an irreproach-
able character. Those are the kind
Of Democrats we like TO soc pass to
the front.--Poplar Bluff Citizen.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

CHARLES GILL, of Galloway county,
is mentioned for Railroad Commits
sioner. He has host of friends all
over the State who would rejoice to
see him honored.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

Some of the small fry newspapers
who are talking about people being
''caught with the Francis bait for
Governor" we presume, did not get
chance at any bait and judge
other people by themselves. There
is small class of people in this
world who think no one does any,
thing except for ''5ait.'' They have
our sympathy
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

The report circulated that B. f.
)obyns was married Tuesday is a
,istake. We are sure, because Ben
n divers and sundry occasions told
us be would never marry on Tues
day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Mexico Takes Care of Itself.


Appearances now are that Audrain
County will have to vote on local op-
ton. Several petitions are in circu-
iation. Mexico will not be included
III the county vote as she is big
enough to take care of herself.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

Hon. JOHN S. MARMADUKE, Gov
ernor OF Missouri, returned to his
native heath yesterday, after brief
transatlantic experience. His health
was not benefited by the sea voyage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

Mr.. McCollum, one Of the drill
men, told LEDGER reporter to-day
that the new rock, just struck, while
some harder than the one passed
through, is SO porous that 1t 10 i'm
possible to successfully case IN It.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

We ARE sorry to see so many pub
lie sales taking place in this county.
1t is true the corn crop was q little
short here this season, but where can
you find a county that produces full
crops every year, Audrain never
had such crops of small grain as was
produced this season. Those who
move make grand mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

The Mexico Board of Trade and
the Masons of this city should do
something to secure for Mexico the
Masonic Home, which will be grand
Institution,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

Few things are impracticable in
themselves; and it is for want If ap-
plication, rather than of means, that
men fail of success.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

BEN DURR has started a paper at
Portland, Mo. 1t red hot sheet
and cuts to the line. No matter If the
chips do fall on your shins.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

THE LEDGER's union market sug-
gestion is meeting with favor, and
the prospect for the establishment of
such an institution is good.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
No one will DISPUTE the fact that

No one will dispute the fact that
Wolf has exhausted every device
known to the profession to shut off
the water and has failed. We do not
know whether the directors think it
best to spend the rest of the money
on this hole or pay it back. AS far
as the above letter is concerned it
amounts to very little, owing to the
spirit it was evidently written in.
The gentleman should leave out his
personal filings and present his ideas
in more fitting language over his own
name. He would then appear in a
better light and his utterances would
have more weight.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

MEXICO should have Young
Mems Christian Association with a
good reading room and a course of
lectures for the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

Don't buy any implements till you
have called at James CARROTS on the
west side. He has the best binders
and mowers ever shipped TO lLexico.
Get his prices. 6.u
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

Harry Hollopeter has accepted the
position formerly held by Harry
johnson in the express office, air.
johnson having been promoted.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

THE Board of Directors for the
Mining Company are representative
men, and. we presume, will transact
the business for the best interest Of
the stock holders regardless Of per-
sonal, vituperative and anonymous
latt
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

EVERY person has two educations,
one which he receive from others and
one, more important, which he gives
to himself
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

A LIBERAL subscription will insure
for Mexico the Masonic Home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Leslie Lee.

From the JefierB0n City TrIbuTe.
Among other promotions Is that
OF Mr.. Lester Lee, messenger on tie
South Branch of Chicago and Alton.
who has been appointed agent for
the company at Mexico. This will
necessitate the removal Of his family
from this city. Mr.. Lee is o faith
ful and competent employe and well
deserves his promotion.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

The Missouri Masonic Grand
Lodge met in st. Louis Tuesday. At
this meeting propositions were re-
ceiyed for the location of the Masonic
Orphans Home in this State. Full
tons proposition to give so acres OF
land and $1,000 was presented.
What did Mexico dor
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Mr.. Warren Harper and wife. G

Mr.. Warren Harper and wife, of
Mexico, came down TO Jonesburg
last Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Har-
per and MIR. Ely, who accompanied
him from Mexico, went to Loutre
Island Saturday evening. Mrs.
Harper remained in this place the
guest of Mrs. w. L. Smith. They
returned to Mexico Monday
Jonesburg Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Rase Ball Cranks.

A big interest is taken by the
Mexico base ball cranks in the De-
troit- Brown series. The Browns
have the most friends, of course, but
the Detrolts have a few staunch
hackers here who think they can
wipe the earth up with the Browns.
Charley Buckner, Frank Coatsworth,
q. Hollopeter and John Abbay think
the Detroits are the dandies and are
happy. Tony Buckner, Pete Card
well, Geo. Kunkel, @. F. Ernst and
the rest of the Browns hackers are
wear ,p Grape.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

Joe Schuhmacher, formerly Of this
city, accompanied by his mother,
Mrs. Grimm, and an aunt, arrived
Friday and is the guest s'f Mr..
and Mrs. Lorenz Feger. Joe has
lately returned from an Europesn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

THE Board Of Trade should hitch
ITS tow line on to the Masonic Home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

READ what A. G. Barnes says
about the Masonic Home
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Cranks and Politics.


The Mexico LEDGER says if the
cranks are muzzed and relegated to
back seats and politics kept with
them, the result of the local option.
contest in this cosnty will undoubt-
edly be dry, at least outside of Mex
leo. For once we heartily agree with
the LEDGER. We would put
broader meaning on politics, but we
do not believe there is an honest
friend Of local option in the county
who will want to hear w.rd about
Democracy or Republicanism or any
other ism while the contest is on.
However, we haven't heard Of any
"cranks" on either side who are
wanting to mix the question with
politics.
Miss Ida, the beautiful and &C
complished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Jones, and Mr.. Geo.
Naylor, of Audrain, were married at
the BRIDES home, Oct. 4th, at 10 a.
M, Elder Herndon performing the
ceremony. Mr. Tarleton Jones and
Miss Lucy Berry were the attend
ants. The bridal party left on the
noon train for st. Louis and other
points on bridal tour, There were
100 guests to partake of an elegant
and bountiful repast. May they
live long, happy and useful life is
the desire of all-Centralia Guard.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

The st. Louis Browns should
come home to Missouri and tackle
the Hungry nine of Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

INDICATIONS of oil have heen found
IN a spring on Lafe Newkirk's farm
and we'll will likely be sunk soon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

MExIco is centrally located and
can get the Masonic Home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

JUDGE HUGHES Is making one of
the most efficient Judges in the
State
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
BACK TO FULTON.
Miss Debo Changes Her Mind and
Returns to Her Baby.

Emma Debo, the young woman
VINO ran off from Fulton and left her
baby in the yard of prominent
citizen few days ago, was located
in this city late Thursday afternoon.
When she arrived her she went to
the Hotel de Ferris, but as the rates
were too high for her, she went out
in town to look for board. She suc-
ceeded IN getting place to stay at
the residence Of james Robertson,
a Wabash section man who lives on
upper West Jackson street. The girl
told Mrs. Robertson that she had
hurt her back on leaving the traiu,
and would like to stay there until
she was able to work. Mrs. Robert
son never for an instant suspected
the real cause OF her illness. Sher-
If Bennett, of Fulton, who came over
in search of the woman, was seen by
LEDGER reporter at the Union
Depot late yesterday afternoon.
The Sheriff had learned that trunk
had been expressed here by the girls
Fulton relatives, and it wasn't long
until he located it on the transfer
wagon, to be taken to the down town
office. The name of the owner was
written on the side of the trunk.
The reporter, in company with the
Sheriff, got in the wagon and went
with the trunk to the Office. 1t
wasn't long until it was sent for, and
it was simple mstter to follow the
messenger to the Robertson resi-
dence in the West End, where, of
course, the fugitive was found. She
did net seem surprised when the
Sheriff told her she must return to
Fulton, but by the advice of q
physician, she was not removed until
Friday, as she was quite I'LL.
Sheriff Bennett took the girl over on
the 8 o'clock Jefferson City train
Friday. As mentioned in
the LEDGER Thursday. we'll known
young man of Fulton is the cause of
Emma's downfall.
SENSATION IN FULTON.
The Fulton Gazette of this week,
in mentioning the affair, says:
About an hour after dark Satur-
day night, Jno. Quincy Adams Hall,
who had just moved in a house neal
Mayor Townseno's residence IN East
Fulton, heard a peculiar noise just
outside of his door. Ounce opened
his door to investigate and beheld ,
white package lying on the step. II,
procured light and upon investiga
ticn, found pretty little eight-pount
gnl baby.
Your reporter, accompanied Es
quire Tucker over TO Halls house to
see the waif, and we both pro-
nounced it beauty-that is, it will
be pretty girl as soon as 1t gets old
enough to look natural and be dress.
ed up.
Sheriff Bennett was there. He had
been to fuckers store and bought
the necessary amount Of flannel and
very solemnly informed your reporter
in a low whisper that the whole af-
fair was most completely covered
over by veil of mysteriousness
which time alone would experience
much difficulty in penetrating.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

Mr.. Frank Llewellyn, Of Tulip,
Mo-, and Miss Fanny Turner, Of
Columbia, were married at the resi-
dence of the brides parents Fri
day. The LEDGER extends congratu-
latiops and returns thanks for cake.
A reception was rendered the couple
this afternoon at the residence Of the
groom's parents in West Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

>. M. Brooks has taken charge Of
his run on the Branch. He will re-
move to Jefferson City at once.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

WHAT this town needs is union
market. 1t will pay big.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

The 'wets'' sppear to be coming
to the trent of late.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
asIIaasza raIaIao

&.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-10
THE EVOLUTION OF THE MUFF.
A Floral "Offcring" Excites the
Wonder of Broadway.

A Floral "Offering" Excites the
Wonder of Broadway.
NEW YORK. April 9.-There is material
just now for an interesting study of the
subject of mutfs. The old-fashioned notion
of the muff was that it belonged to the
winter, and the idea has prevailed that it
was made most appropriately of fur. But
disabuse the mind, if possible, of preju-
dice. The reason of the muff's existence
is to spoil the carriage of the body In
walking, and only incidentally to warm
pair of daIntily-gloved hands. This
premise granted, the way for the evolu-
tIOn OF the muff IS open. Behold the spring
nun, the summer muf, the possibilities Of
the mum tor any season of the year.
The feminine brain has grasped the
situation; the muf OF the future has APP
peared. The path OF progress lay from
the fur muff through the lace muff to that
final goal of ones striving, the flower
muf, summit OF all effort. The lace m Il
appeared some months ago. Within the
fortnight 1t has begun TO show signs of
uneasiness, OF approaching change. One
afternoon bunch Of tulips appeared
thrust into It's interstices. 1t was the sly
nal for metamorphosis; the coming mufi
was ready to break its bonds.
saw II on Broadway for the first time
yesterday; floral muf unabashed and
unashamed; lilies OF the valley Just out of
the greenhouse woven together in the
oldest and most intricate of nests that
ever held lace handkerchief or a
change purse, and pansies nOdding in the
April wind. 1t was curious notion and
more than one pair OF eyes followed it's
triumphaI course. The muH received
their homage with compDsure; it enjoyed
the brief GROWING minute OF its career.
1t Was alone OF its SORT in the big city. but
tomorrow its imitators Will be counted
by scores. Tine flower muff wIthers, and
its briei joys fade. 1t is not very SER
viceaDle piece CT apparel, but Lent has
been long and anything for whim.
The latest play thlng 10 the Photographic
camera, and Il is surprising how many
women there are among its dcvotees. At
the nrst annual exhibition OF the amateur
Oiogrnphers o. the country, ned in New
Otk labt week, 5U.1e 0i the best bits OF
Work aud O good aldre Of those ilustra-
ting new processes wera from lcmInIne
bands. The new detective cameras, hat
pretend 10 DO neal travelling cases, but
each an ehectIva bi o. giOumng IN a
twiHkling for you with nobody the wiser,
are a godseHd % tho woman with the ar.
tigtic instinct but without the artistic
faculty, aud promises 10 take that place
ln The summer vacation Outit mUnOpo-
lied hitherto by tue sketch book aud
pencil. y T.. "A.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-10
'sFoR i KNOW THAT MY REDEEM
Err LIVETH."

rom The IsFsftsvE.
Shall the mole, from the night underground
call The beasts from the Uay-glere 70
Shall the owl charge the birds: - an S.se.
GO to. Seek the shadows with ne.
ehall man bind bis eyes and eNc.sim; 1t i
vain that men weary TO see''
let him walk in the gloom. whose vii.
Peace be with him! But whence Is his
To assert that the world Is in darkness, be-
cause ne mas turned from the lightt
Or TO seek u o'er-bsdow nv cay with the
pail OF his self-ch0sen nights
have listened. ike Dsvid's great son. to the
voice Of the beast ana the bird;
To the voice Of the trees and the - Ass, yea
voice from the stones have heard
Ard the sun aud the noon. ana ihe STARE IN
their courses, echo the Toru.
And one word SPEAK the bird aud TIE beast,
and the Lyss0p thai springs IN the WaL.
And the cedar that lifts its proud mead upon
Lebanon stately and tan,
And the rocks. ana the sea and the siAFs &,
and Know il the message Of al,
For the answer has ever bean nigh unto him
who would question and learn
How to bring he stars near - hi gaze, IN
what orbits the planets must turn;
Why the apple must fall from the bough:
what the fael that sun fires barn.
whence came lifes In the rocks = it writ,
and no Finger hath craven Il tberef
Whence came light; DID lie motions arse
without Diddlngf VIII science dec lsre
That the law ruling al hsia Upsprung fro n
NomInd. that E5iceth Nowhere
"Yea. know. =" cried the true nan Of old.
And wh0soAfer wills II may know.
NV Redeemer exlsteIh!' ! seek for : slzn
Of 6is pFese nee, and 10,
As he spoke 20 The llgnt, and u as, 60 ne
apeAks 10 nv con. arc / know.
SOLOMON SOILS -GOEES.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-10
A TYPICAL BEGGAR.
THE STORY OF ONE WHO FOL
LOWED TIE PROFESSION,

An Air Of Gsntitty About Hlm-How
tie Entertained An Acquaintance at
Ats koom-The Industry in "hioh n
Trsmps the Street-HOw lie Quickly
MetSm orphosed Himself.
NEW YORK, April 81 could not readi-
ly forget him as he made an impression
on me. 1t was a tall, slender, snambling
figure with flowing light brown beard,
clothes of an English cut that were the
worse for wear, that ambled up to pas
sers BY and 10 feeble voice muttered:
"Kindly give me bit Of silver, Pm sick
and hungry" and then shot away in the
crowd after feebly calculating, "Fhankee,
sir, ;" whether repulsed or rewarded. The
furtlYe glances and caution characteriz-
ing this genteel mendicant indicated that
he was aware that the police are ordered
to arrest all beggars detected in the act.
The street beggar has always interest
ed me since one In Madison square con-
/ nded to me that it was easier begging
than working; and there was an air OF
| gentllity about this person that enlisted
my interest and excited my curiosity. L
4 found oy inquiry that the police had a
description OF him, but mad never been
: 0S4O " al AcSt Hl4l, dS uc W So a. " 0J o4SA I
/ tor their presence when soliciting aims.
He seldom appeared In the same locality
two days in succession, but al intervals
Of fortnight or more; and had 1t not
/ been that his assumed lee0leness OF voice
belied mis- physique | should nave con-
cluded he was an invalid indeed, and not
( able TO be about in all weather. l attrib-
uted the fact that he generally appeared
| towards dusk to his desire 70 avoid atten-
/ ton as well as police interference, less
| likely in the shadows and hurrying crowd
at that hour than ia the broad daylight OF
the fashionable promenade. L always
make it a rule to give oeggars some
thing, IL only copper, because charity
| always makes me feel happier; and get
ting a good chance to look at him |
| studied his face in glance and concluded
that my conjecture that he was supe-
riOr man with history was correct. As
| have said. could not readily forget him
and looked in vain for MIN tor some days,
| but as he did not reappear in the locality
Of Broadway and Twenty-third street, L
concluded he had sought other fields OF
| begging.